UK Logistics Market Summary Q3 2026

CBRE’s UK Logistics Market Summary tracks UK logistics occupier demand, supply, and vacancy. Net absorption in Q3 2026 was driven by take-up of existing stock, higher build-to-suit (BTS) completions, and an increased volume of space under offer. 

Key Findings

• UK logistics take-up totalled 5.3m sq ft in Q3 2026.
• Quarterly net absorption reached 5.5m sq ft in Q3 2026, the highest level seen in the last 12 months.
• 3PL/distribution occupiers contributed the greatest share of Q3 2026 take-up at 27%, followed by retail – other and manufacturing.
• The UK vacancy rate fell 53bps quarter-on-quarter to 6.56%, its lowest level since Q1 2025.

What’s in the Full Report

• Take-up, availability, vacancy, prime big box rent, and prime yield for seven UK regions
• Take-up share by region and by occupier sector for the 12 months to end Q3 2026
• Take-up by size band and number of deals, YTD 2026
• Investment volumes by region and purchaser type, plus selected Q3 2026 investment deals
• Regional prime rental growth index and prime distribution yields against gilt yields and the base rate

Download the UK Logistics Market Summary Q3 2026 for regional market data, take-up by occupier sector, and investment figures.